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Directed by Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske, The Reluctant Dragon leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1941.
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